Data Engineer

Data Engineer

Application Deadline: 2 April 2026

Department: Data & Technology

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Cheadle

Reporting To: Data Engineering Lead

Compensation: £40,373 / year

Description

At UK Biobank, we are building one of the most advanced biomedical data platforms in the world. Every day, researchers across the globe rely on our data to make discoveries that improve how diseases are prevented, diagnosed, and treated.

We’re now looking for an L1 Data Engineer to join our Data & Technology team. This is an opportunity to develop your skills in a modern cloud environment, working on data pipelines that directly support world-leading research.

As a welcoming and inclusive organisation, we value collaboration, curiosity, and people who are motivated to learn and grow while contributing to meaningful work.

Can you do it?

To contribute to the building of modern, cloud-based data pipelines which enable the delivery of data to UK Biobank’s research community, forming part of the data engineering capability within the Data and Technology Team.

• Contribute to the Data Engineering team, embracing good software engineering practices to develop AWS data pipelines that meet the needs of the organisation
• Participate in the secure data engineering lifecycle to ensure pipelines are designed, developed, deployed and operated securely
• Undertake hands-on development of data pipelines, including planning, writing, and deploying clean, scalable, testable and secure code under the direction of the Lead Data Engineer
• Contribute to the building of CI pipelines and development of Infrastructure as Code to deploy resources to AWS deployment, test and production environments under the direction of the Lead Data Engineer

Is this 'you'?

• Knowledge of developing data pipelines with Python and SQL
• Awareness of the technologies and tools involved in developing and running AWS cloud-based data pipelines
• Some experience working in a software development or data engineering capacity
• Willingness to learn and introduce new languages, concepts, and approaches

This role would suit someone early in their career who is keen to build experience in data engineering within a supportive and collaborative team.

Working hours are 35-hours per week, Monday to Friday with some flexibility, 3 days onsite with hybrid working available. Located in Greater Manchester (initially based in Stockport with a move to Manchester Science Park mid to late 2026).

Our passion for diversity and equality means creating a work environment for all employees that is welcoming, respectful, engaging, and enriched with opportunities for personal and professional development.

Your Wellbeing Matters to Us

People who join UK Biobank often highlight the supportive environment, opportunities to learn, and the sense of purpose in their work. We aim to create a culture where colleagues feel valued, included, and able to develop.

We’re proud to offer a benefits package that supports your well-being, development, and work–life balance:

🗓️ 26 Days’ Annual Leave – Plus Bank Holidays

➕ Holiday Buy Scheme

🎂 Birthday Leave

🏦 USS Pension Scheme

🏥 Healthcare Cash Plan

👶 Enhanced Family Leave

🚴 Cycle to Work Scheme

🚆 Season Ticket Loan

📄 Professional Subscriptions

📚 £500 annual training budget

🏋️ Free On-Site Gym

🍽️ Subsidised Canteen Lunches

🚗 Free Car Parking

🛍️ Employee Discounts Portal

📞 Employee Assistance Programme

💉 Annual Flu Vaccination

🛡️ Life Assurance Cover

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